Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport

LFBT / LDE

Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées, FR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF LFBT 171700Z 1718/1818 VRB03KT 8000 BKN020 TEMPO 1718/1721 3000 -DZRA BKN002 TEMPO 1721/1808 3000 BR BKN002 PROB30 TEMPO 1721/1724 0800 FG VV/// TEMPO 1802/1806 0600 DZ OVC001 BECMG 1807/1809 BKN030 TEMPO 1812/1814 SCT015 BECMG 1814/1816 CAVOK

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
20:00Z
+-1h
Sat
21:00Z
+0h
Sat
22:00Z
+1h
Sat
23:00Z
+2h
Sun
00:00Z
+3h
Sun
01:00Z
+4h
Sun
02:00Z
+5h
Sun
03:00Z
+6h
Sun
04:00Z
+7h
Sun
05:00Z
+8h
Sun
06:00Z
+9h
Sun
07:00Z
+10h
Sun
08:00Z
+11h
Sun
09:00Z
+12h
Sun
10:00Z
+13h
Sun
11:00Z
+14h
Sun
12:00Z
+15h
Sun
13:00Z
+16h
Sun
14:00Z
+17h
Sun
15:00Z
+18h
Sun
16:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
Visibility
8 km
0.8 km
0.8 km
0.8 km
3 km
3 km
0.6 km
0.6 km
0.6 km
0.6 km
3 km
3 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
>10km
Weather
☀️ Clear
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Fog
FG
30%
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Drizzle
DZ
Drizzle
DZ
Drizzle
DZ
Drizzle
DZ
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN020
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
BKN002
BKN002
OVC001
OVC001
OVC001
OVC001
BKN002
BKN002
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
SCT015
SCT015
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
2000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
200ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
100ft
AGL
100ft
AGL
100ft
AGL
100ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
200ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules MVFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:13
🌙
Night
🌅 07:13
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:13
☀️
Day
🌅 07:13
☀️
Day
🌅 07:13
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:46
☀️
Day
🌇 16:46
☀️
Day
🌇 16:46
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
8 km
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 2026-02-17 18:00:00 - 2026-01-17 21:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Light DZRA
Clouds
BKN002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Light DZRA. Broken clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2026-01-17 21:00:00 - 2026-01-18 08:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 2026-01-17 21:00:00 - 2026-01-18 00:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
0.8 km
Weather
Fog
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be poor at 0.8 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

TEMPO 2026-01-18 02:00:00 - 2026-01-18 06:00:00
LIFR
Visibility
0.6 km
Weather
Drizzle
Clouds
OVC001
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be poor at 0.6 km. Weather conditions: Drizzle. Overcast skies at 100 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 2026-01-18 07:00:00 - 2026-01-18 09:00:00
VFR
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2026-01-18 12:00:00 - 2026-01-18 14:00:00
VFR
Clouds
SCT015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Scattered clouds at 1500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-18 14:00:00 - 2026-01-18 16:00:00
VFR
Visibility
>10km
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be excellent at more than 10km. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.